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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 309.96 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 309.96 and 146.04 is: 218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 309.96 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/309.96 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 309.96 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 45,266.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,266.56/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.68

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